Program Overview for MA in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada:
Explore the ancient world through UVic's Greek and Roman studies. We are committed to the investigation and protection of the culture of the Greek and Roman world. In our dynamic master's and doctoral programs, you will gain a foundation in history, literature, and archeology. Armed with this knowledge, you will be ready to face the unique challenges of the modern world.
Explore classical language, history, literature, and archeology. You will do directed reading and work with your supervisor for the first year. In the second year, you will prepare an essay focused on a specific area or topic of interest to you. We encourage you to explore underrepresented areas in past scholarships.
All applicants must demonstrate a complete understanding of the ancient Greek and Roman world.
Areas of focus
- Archeology
- Ancient history
- Ancient languages & literature
- Interconnectivity in the ancient Mediterranean world
- Technology in the ancient world
- Social and economic history
- Gender and identity studies in ancient Greece and Rome
The eligibility for MA in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
The basic admission requirement is a four-year bachelor's degree with at least a B+ (6.0) GPA in one of the several areas of ancient Greek and Roman Studies. All MA applicants must be able to demonstrate a well-rounded, comprehensive knowledge of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. MA applicants should ideally have balanced strength in Greek and Latin, or substantial experience in one language and at least basic competence in the other. Students who lack sufficient language preparation will be required, in addition to the normal requirements of the MA program, to complete language study to a minimum third-year undergraduate level of one language and second-year level of the other, with a minimum grade of B+ in both.
Competency in reading French, German or Italian upon admission is advantageous; students will be required to demonstrate reading knowledge of one of these modern languages before completion of the MA degree. In addition to the documentation required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies (see Faculty Admissions), the Department of Greek and Roman Studies also requires a statement of intent from each prospective MA student outlining the student’s research interests.
Deadlines
The application deadline for consideration for financial aid, particularly for the University of Victoria Fellowships is February 1. Applications received after February 1 will be considered, but applicants will not usually be eligible for funding. The application deadline is June 1 for September admission.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the MA in Greek & Roman Studies to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MA in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for MA in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$162.25 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$6,499.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MA in Greek & Roman Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$126.50 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$5,182.00 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$18,688.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$18,688.00/year by working (20h * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14.50/h) + (40h * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 14.50/h) at minimum wage of CA$14.60/hour. | |||||||
All graduate students must have a faculty member who serves as their academic supervisor. When you apply:
- You must list a potential supervisor on your application
- This faculty member must agree to be your supervisor and recommend your admission.
To find a supervisor, review the faculty contacts. When you've found a faculty member whose research complements your own, contact them by email.
The application deadline for students who don’t need funding is June 30.
Contact the graduate secretary at grsadmin@uvic.ca or 250-721-8514.
Graduate students registered in full-time programs are automatically considered for a fellowship. This is based on a qualifying GPA.
Individual award amounts may vary depending on the program.
UVic Fellowship Awards
- Up to $17,500 per year (masters)
- Up to $20,000 per year (Ph.D.)
UVic Graduate Awards
- Up to $10,000 per year (masters and Ph.D.)
Eligibility
- The minimum requirement for funding consideration is an A- average on the last two years of coursework.
- Domestic and international students are considered equally for funding
- Full-time registration (3.0 units) for UVic Fellowship holders and at least part-time registration (1.5 units) for UVic Graduate Award holders
- Full-time registration for students registered with the Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is 1.5 units
Every year we employ many graduate students to assist with teaching, research, and lab instruction.
- Their academic units hire teaching assistants (TAs) to assist with teaching and grading courses. These are unionized, hourly positions.
- Faculty members hire research assistants (RAs) to help with their research. These roles are sometimes called scientific assistants or laboratory instructors. RA salaries come from faculty members’ research grants. Because of this, RA hours, salary, and other details are worked out between you and the faculty member.
Work-study
The work-study program offers part-time jobs on campus that fit your course schedule.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a full-time student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Co-operative Education Program (co-op)
UVic is home to the largest graduate co-op program in Canada. You can add a co-op to your master’s or doctoral studies for work experience in your field of study.
Bursaries
We offer non-repayable bursaries based on financial needs.
To be eligible for a bursary, you must be:
- Already receiving the maximum government student loans available to you
- In full-time status as determined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies
- In good academic standing
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